Ask yourself: Is it possible to structure your passion in a way that can add value for other people and is there is a demand for it?

There is no point in pursuing a passion where people are not interested in paying you.

In that case, keep that passion as a hobby.

Remember that your financial worth is a reflection of how much value you have added to other people’ lives.

Habit 7: Master The Basics. [tweetherder][/tweetherder]

Instead of trying to learn many different things at one time, focus on mastering the things you already know.

The basics are like foundation on which further knowledge and skills can be built.

A shaky foundation is a recipe for disaster if you want to add more stuff onto it.

So get the basics right and you will be able to handle the more complicated aspect of your job and career.

Not only is this applicable to your career, but it applies to other aspects of our lives.

Habits 8: Use The Power of Self-Suggestion. [tweetherder][/tweetherder]

Don’t underestimate the power of talking positively to yourself.

Make it a habit to say something positive like: “I love the way I look”, “I love myself no matter what” etc etc.. to yourself, preferable in the morning and evening.

If you do this long enough, soon you will see the difference it makes in your life.

Habit 9: Exercise. [tweetherder][/tweetherder]

Physical exercises or even a brisk walk every day will help you to think more clearly and enable you to see the same problem from a different angle.

The primary reason that my husband and I got a dog is that it forces us to walk him every day and give us the chance to do physical walking on a regular basis.

Habit 10: Have A Strong Mission. [tweetherder][/tweetherder]

All successful people have a life mission where they want to contribute and make a difference in the world.

Their main motivation is not money and paradoxically their non-monetary focus brings them the wealth and fulfillment that they are seeking.

Be clear on the reasons why you do certain things like starting a business or going for a certain career.

Do not let money be the main motivation factor; you need a stronger purpose to help you overcome obstacles in your chosen path.

Trust me, they will come but if you have a strong “why”, you will find ways to overcome then.

If your only goal is to make money, as soon as you encounter any obstacles, you will throw in the towel because the “Why” is not strong enough to keep you going and face the challenges that might be presented to you in the future.

Conclusion

Success is the synergy of having the right habits in place: have a goal and vision, devise a goal plan, both long term and short term, take action, pay attention to feedback, tweak and maintain a positive attitude are all like separate ingredients in a great recipe.

Once you practice each one of these habits and let it become second nature to you, definitely improvements will be seen in your goal achievements and being successful.